How the Union took to the skies in the Civil War
The year: 1861. The problem: Pro-slavery states had broken away from the Union, rising up in armed revolt as the treasonous ...
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Loudonville museum examines the shifting legacy of Civil War symbols
The Cleo Redd Fisher Museum’s Speaker Series wraps up on Monday, April 21 with a thought-provoking program titled “Statues, ...
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Editorial: Eliminating Confederate symbols use by Levittown fire department
The Levittown fire department and district was one of three on Long Island to recently settle complaints of unlawful ...
Alleged discrimination by 3 Long Island fire districts prompts fines, settlement with state human rights division
The Brookhaven, Levittown and Holbrook fire departments agreed to pay fines and participate in training, as part of ...
Confederate flag at Long Island St. Paddy’s Day parade sparks outrage days after local fire depts. settle suit over display of same symbol
The flag, which was flown from a truck during a parade in the community of Bayport-Blue Point, caused an immediate uproar ...
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Mississippi one of only four states that still celebrates Confederate Memorial Day. Why?
Mississippi is one of four states to still celebrate the holiday, which was established in 1886 following the end of the American Civil War ... featured a confederate symbol, to a magnolia ...
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Krewe of Thoth kicks out 2 members after Confederate beads thrown at Mardi Gras parade
The Confederate battle flag is often viewed as a symbol of racism, having been carried by soldiers during the Civil War who were fighting for the perpetuation of "negro slavery" as stated in the ...